The move will provide the underwater photography and diving specialists with access to Action Underwater Studio's unique filming tank. The 10 x 12 metre tank is 6 metres deep. According to Steve Warren, owner of Ocean Optics and Mavericks Diving, "sharing the Action Underwater Studios facilities means that we can provide our underwater photography equipment clients with a basic in-water camera familiarisation session at the time of purchase. We're also consulting with underwater photography guru Martin Edge on constructing a dedicated underwater set to meet the needs of wide angle and other specialised underwater photography courses. Ocean Visions has already signed up to run underwater photography courses at the tank". Ocean Optics-Mavericks Diving also teaches NAUI scuba courses and BTSI (Buoyancy System Training Inc) precision buoyancy clinics. "Our NAUI instructors use radiophones that allow them to coach students by voice under the water. For teaching complex skills, like underwater photography or buoyancy control, being able to talk to the student is highly effective and makes time in the tank far more productive. We think we may be the only UK dive school that offers this service" explains Steve. Steve and Mark will also be hosting regular tank sessions for qualified divers to jump in and keep their skills up to date. A two hour session including air, tank and weights costs £35. A Simulaid mannequin is available for practicing rescue skills including lifts and in-water resuscitation. Other equipment divers can try include commercial band masks and, of course, a selection of Inon lenses and strobes for compact underwater cameras. Action Underwater Studios, located at Archers Fields, Basildon, is equipped with classrooms, individual changing rooms with showers and free car parking. The studio is associated with the filming of the "Star Wars", "Bourne", "Bond" and "Harry Potter"blockbusters.